Padre's Portion

Friend,

Holy Baptism to you as we celebrate Baptism Sunday this Sunday! Here is a picture of my mom and dad early on in their marriage. They were married 63 years before daddy died. They brought me to Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church. What else is there? As I reflect on how they lived out their vocation of the sacrament of marriage, it inspired me to live out my vocation fully and now I am a priest! Because they lived their sacred marriage vows, I knew I could trust God and that would bring me to total fulfillment! I cannot imagine, being happier or more fulfilled.

ICF Parish Spaghetti Dinner January 24 at 5pm

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Men's Retreat February 27-March 1 at Whispering Winds

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Medjugorje Pilgrimage with

FJ May 3-11 REGISTER

Upcoming Events:

January 13 - Altar Guild Meeting 1pm in the Window Room

January 14 - Mommy & Me Ministry Meeting 10am in the Parish Hall

January 14 - i2WE Mental Health Ministry Spiritual Support Group, 6:30-8:00 PM in the Window Room: EMAIL WEBSITE

January 22 - Just for Fun Senior Potluck 11:30am-2:30pm in the Parish Hall (please park away from the school cones) - We are open to new members & encourage you to try it out! Bring either your favorite dish (beverages are provided) or these suggestions:

A-H  Main Dish   I-S     Salad or Side Dish   T-Z  Dessert and a favorite game.

January 31 - American Pilgrims on the Camino 3pm-10pm

February 8 - KofC Pancake Breakfast after the 8am and 10am Masses

February 27- March 1 - Men's Retreat at Whispering Winds $240 per person - REGISTER

Courtesy Events

January 24 - 14th Annual San Diego Walk for Life 8:30am-12pm at Waterfront Park.   For more information and flyers, go to www.sandiegowalkforlife.org

January 30-February 1 - Healing Retreat after Abortion given by Rachel's Hope at Saint Mary's in Escondido. Recognized by the Diocese of San Diego. Confidentiality Maintained. $130 & partial scholarships available. To register call or text Andrea Finch at 619-244-5021

To better serve those with hearing needs, our parish offers AudioFetch, which streams the homily directly to hearing aids using a simple app and Wi-Fi connection. If you would like help getting connected, please contact the office: 619-225-8157

2025 Tax Statements

Please email Susan to receive a copy of your 2025 Tax Statements: EMAIL

Scam Emails

Unfortunately, several ministry leaders have reported receiving scam emails that impersonate Father John and request gift cards or money. If you receive a message like this, please delete it immediately and report it to the parish office.

Deacon's Corner

Eucharistic miracles always seem to be related to the consecrated host rather than the blood of Christ. Are there any miracles for the second species?

Reconciliation

Email Father John to schedule confession: EMAIL

Infant Baptisms

Maintenance and Handyman Volunteers Needed

The parish office is seeking volunteers with handy skills to assist with various maintenance tasks around the parish as needs arise. If you’re willing to help and would like to be added to our call list, please email Char below.

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Mommy & Me Ministry

Faith Formation Classes have begun! We are excited to walk with you and your children in this journey of faith this year. Classes meet at 9:00am in the Academy Classrooms. At the end of class, children will process into the 10:00am mass. Here is the schedule for this month:

January 11: Class in the academy classrooms 9:00-9:50am

January 18: Class in the academy classrooms 9:00-9:50am

January 25: At Home Activity for Faith Formation: The Sacraments.

Questions? Email Cheryl Codd at cheryl@saintcharlespl.com

Confirmation & High School Youth Ministry Events

Weekly High School Youth Group every Monday 7pm-8:30pm in the Parish Hall

Confirmation every other Monday from 6pm-7pm

Armando Santos Ponce Youth Coordinator: EMAIL WEBSITE

Charmagne Marsala Confirmation Coordinator: EMAIL WEBSITE

Some photos from our recent girls Confirmation retreat last weekend! The theme of retreat was "Authenticity" and it was filled with the Holy Spirit! Please pray for the boys retreat this upcoming weekend.

Upcoming YAM events:

January 13 (Tues.) - Holy Hour + Dinner

6pm-7pm at the SCB Adoration Chapel

followed by dinner at Liberty Public Market

January 15 (Thurs.) - Bible Study

6:30pm-8pm Borromeo Room

January 22 (Thurs.) - Bible Study

6:30pm-8pm Borromeo Room

January 25 (Sun.) - A Holy Hike

Women’s Event

10am at Lake Murray Trail

January 29 (Thurs.) - Bible Study

6:30pm-8pm Borromeo Room

January 31 (Sat.) - The Ping Pong Parable

Men’s Event (Grilling + Ping Pong Tourney)

1pm-4pm at Mark’s Place

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Christmas Flowers

This year the Christmas Flowers were donated in memory of:

Dale Inman

Lillian Kaspar

Richard J. Schleicher

John and Marianne Tomicich

Carmen M. Moore

Maj James J. O'Donovan

Bob Findling

Skradski Family

Arriola/Nyman/Bean Families

Savel/Klinger Families

Daily Mass Intentions for this Week:

Sunday, January 11, 8:00 - People of the Parish

Sunday, January 11, 10:00 - Angie Rusconi†

Tuesday, January 13 - Carolyn Haag†

Wednesday, January 14 - Cindy Trunzo

Thursday, January 15 - Sal DeMaria

Friday, January 16 - Margaret Schleicher

Giving Update

Plate 4,030.00 Envelopes 1,275.00 Online 14,466.00

Total: 19,771.00

Thank You!

Saint Charles Borromeo Church

(619) 225-8157

office@saintcharlespl.com

2802 Cadiz Street, SD, CA 92110

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